ABSTRACT

Transactional analysis is growing in popularity as an approach to psychotherapy, and this book provides an in-depth, comprehensive model of theory and practice.
Transactional Analysis: A Relational Perspective presents a relational model of psychotherapy which reflects the theoretical and methodological changes that have been evolving over recent years. In this book, Helena Hargaden and Charlotte Sills tell the story of their model through case history, theory and diagram illustrating how the unconscious process comes to life in the consulting room. Their relational theory and applied methodology of transactional analysis makes it possible to chart realms of uncertainty and the unknown, (deconfusion of the Child ego state), with theoretical assistance.

Transactional Analysis: A Relational Perspective covers:
* the approach
* the dynamics of the relationship
* therapeutic transactions
* wider implications.
It looks at the whole therapeutic relationship, from the establishment of the working alliance, to the terminating of therapy and beyond. It will be of great interest to postgraduates and professionals in the field of psychotherapy.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

part Stage I|33 pages

The approach

chapter Chapter 1|6 pages

The story of Beatrice

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

The development of the self

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Forming the working alliance

part Stage II|70 pages

The dynamics of the relationship

chapter Chapter 4|17 pages

Transference

chapter Chapter 5|20 pages

Countertransference

chapter Chapter 6|15 pages

Erotic transference

part Stage III|57 pages

Therapeutic transactions

chapter Chapter 8|24 pages

Empathic transactions

chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

Group psychotherapy

chapter Chapter 10|17 pages

Therapy with the Parent ego state

part Stage IV|29 pages

Wider implications

chapter Chapter 12|13 pages

How to say goodbye?